Definitions
- Used to introduce a clause that contrasts with or contradicts the previous statement. - Used to indicate that something is still true despite what was just said. - Used to express a concession or exception to a general rule or statement.
- Used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement. - Used to indicate a change in direction or topic. - Used to express a degree of uncertainty or hesitation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used to introduce a contrasting idea or statement.
- 2Both can be used to indicate a change in direction or topic.
- 3Both can be used to express a degree of uncertainty or hesitation.
- 4Both are conjunctions that connect two clauses or sentences.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Notwithstanding is more formal and less common than however.
- 2Position: Notwithstanding is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, while however can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
- 3Meaning: Notwithstanding is used to introduce a clause that contradicts or qualifies the previous statement, while however is used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
- 4Function: Notwithstanding can function as both a preposition and an adverb, while however functions as a conjunction and an adverb.
- 5Connotation: Notwithstanding has a more legal or academic connotation, while however is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Notwithstanding and however are both conjunctions used to introduce a contrasting idea or statement. However, notwithstanding is more formal and less common than however. Notwithstanding is used to introduce a clause that contradicts or qualifies the previous statement, while however is used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement. Additionally, notwithstanding can function as both a preposition and an adverb, while however functions as a conjunction and an adverb.
